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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Breaking: Suspect dies at local hospital after Wednesdays officer-involved shooting in Affton

Breaking: Suspect dies at local hospital after Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting in Affton

September 21, 2023

Updated at 9:13 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 with an update from the police: Affton man Karl Schuhe, 59, the suspect named in the Sept. 20 incident, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital at 11 p.m. Saturday....

BREAKING: Police take escaped inmate into custody in Shrewsbury

BREAKING: Police take escaped inmate into custody in Shrewsbury

September 21, 2023

Update at 8:20 p.m. Sept. 21: According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Boyd was located and taken into custody without incidient in the 7300 hundred block of Watson Road in Shrewsbury. The...

Crestwood man found guilty of killing his neighbors’ dog with pocket knife

September 13, 2023

A Crestwood man was found guilty of killing his neighbor’s dog with a pocket knife in 2019. John C. Ross III, 63, was convicted Sept. 1 of animal abuse by mutilating an animal while it is still alive,...

Plaques were stolen from the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park.

Police investigating memorial plaques stolen from Jefferson Barracks Park

August 15, 2023

The St. Louis County Police Department investigators are searching for several memorial plaques stolen from Jefferson Barracks Park Monday. According to a press release, the plaques were stolen from the...

The Affton Southwest Precinct, along with the Mehlville Fire Protection District and Jefferson Barracks civilian police department, participate in an active shooter training drill June 6, 2023.

Affton Southwest Precinct prepares for active shooter scenarios, hosts forum

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 26, 2023

The Affton Southwest Precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department held an active shooter preparedness discussion June 26 at Affton High School About 75 people were in attendance at the presentation,...

Man charged with firing at ex-girlfriend while she was on lunch break in Crestwood

Man charged with firing at ex-girlfriend while she was on lunch break in Crestwood

July 26, 2023

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office issued charges against a man who fired 12 shots at his ex-girlfriend while she was at work at a gas station in Crestwood. Jaylin Perry, 21, was charged...

One person killed after car crashes into Lemay home

One person killed after car crashes into Lemay home

July 19, 2023

One person was killed Tuesday when a car crashed into a home in Lemay. The accident occurred July 18 at 2:26 p.m. at the intersection of Kingston Drive and Telegraph Road. According to an investigation...

Crestwood Police Department seeks tips after armed robbery at Circle K

Crestwood Police Department seeks tips after armed robbery at Circle K

June 30, 2023

Crestwood police are asking the public for any tips or information about an armed robbery that took place Wednesday morning at the Circle K Convienence Store, 8600 Watson Road. According to a news release...

Georgia man charged for gaming machine thefts in South County

Georgia man charged for gaming machine thefts in South County

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 21, 2023

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges last week against a Georgia man for one count of felony stealing after allegedly stealing more than $30,000 using an altered $100 bill.  Tio...

Stephen Wehrman

Search continues for missing Green Park man

June 13, 2023

The South County precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department has issued an endangered silver advisory for a man missing since June 6. Steve Wehrman, 61, of the 9500 block of Herpel Lane,...

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